Posted:8th Jul 2006I wouldn't say so. As a poi spinner, I havn't tried it, but as a dressmaker I would say no. I have seen certain types of viscose (usually the finer crepe) shrivel up or even burn under a medium-hot iron. So even though it is a plant based synthetic, it still behaves like oil based synthetics (polyester etc) and could still melt into your skin. I just checked my fabric reference and even heavyweight viscose shouldn't be ironed hotter than medium which suggests it doesn't go well with heat.

Posted:11th Jul 2006 well, you know, they're nice for spinning and no-spinning, so if they get damaged by soot etc it's not a problem, but if I just start melting them for the fun of it it's wasted money

thanks guys will keep them in the closet for now and spin in the good old cottons!

"vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."(G.W. Dahlquist)

"because of it's excessive flammability, it inspired the flammable fabrics act.The FFA was enacted by the U.S.Department of Commerce in 1953 in reponse to public concern over a number of serious burn accidents invovling brushed rayon high pile sweaters (referred to as "torch sweaters") and children's cowboy chaps which could catch fire and flash burn."

Ancient wiseman say "It is very strange person, who, when left alone in room with teacosy, does not try it on"